Rieke Diah Pitaloka Intan Purnamasari or popularly known as Rieke Diah Pitaloka is an Indonesian author, television personality, and politician.
Education
Pitaloka graduated from with a bachelor"s degree in Dutch literature. She also holds another bachelor"s degree in philosophy from STF Driyakara. In 2007, she received master"s degree in philosophy from University of Indonesia.
The thesis she wrote for fulfilling graduate research requirement was published into a book called Kekerasan Negara Menular ke Masyarakat.
Career
In 2012, Pitaloka was nominated by her party to run as gubernatorial candidate for West Java Gubernatorial Election, 2013 along with Teten Masduki, an anti-graft activist as her running mate.
Membership
She is currently serving as a member of People"s Representative Council from Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle.